Welcome to the R. Baker and Son All Industrial Services Blog. Veteran founded, specialized contractor in business since 1935. Experts in power plant decommissioning, dismantlement, building demolition, heavy industrial rigging, machinery and equipment moving, wrecking, razing and onsite concrete crushing. Company operates throughout the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Head protection is an absolute must to protect construction industry workers from a wide array of hazards. Hard hats or helmets meeting ANSI standards should be worn any time there is a risk of falling or moving objects, fixed objects such as exposed pipes or beams on which one might strike their head, or if there is a possibility of accidental contact with electrical hazards. Protective headgear should resist penetration, absorb the shock of a blow, resist water and burns, and display clear instructions.

There are three industrial classes for hard hats. Class A hard hats provide impact and penetration resistance along with electrical protection up to 2,200 volts. Class B provides the maximum level of protection against electrical hazards (up to 20,000 volts) as well as impact and penetration protection. Class C offers lightweight impact protection, but does not protect from electrical hazards.

Hard hats should be inspected daily for holes, cracks, tears or other damage, and should be cleaned periodically to extend their useful life. Replace suspension systems when they appear damaged or worn. Headgear that is perforated, cracked, or deformed should be discarded and replaced, as well as those that have show signs of exposure to excessive heat, chemicals, ultraviolet light, or other radiation. This can include loss of surface gloss, chalking, or flaking. Finally, always replace a hard hat if it sustains an impact, even if damage is not noticeable.

About R. Baker & Son All Industrial Services

R. Baker &
Son All Industrial Services is the premier specialized contractor in the
United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The Service-Disabled
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB) has been in business since 1935,
has over 100 employees, an exemplary safety record (We have been
directly involved in four (4) sites that received VPP OSHA Safety
Awards) and is financially strong (bonding capabilities over $10
Million). Capabilities include industrial and commercial
demolition, rigging, machinery & plant
moving, dismantling, decommissioning, plant and equipment
relocation, interior demolition, wrecking, selective
demolition , demolition contractors in NJ and warehousing.

Monday, October 1, 2012

With precision dis-assembly and re-assembly, many details need to be taken into consideration. If equipment is to be relocated, it must be pre-determined where equipment will be split, and into how many sections, to properly prepare for packaging and transport. Every movement and opening – elevators, doorways, windows, roof openings, etc. – must be plotted, because the smallest opening is always a primary concern.

When factory testing of complex interconnected equipment is required, you should consider having the same layout at the FAT (factory acceptance test) as you have in your facility. This allows you to ship and reuse all piping, wiring, flex hoses and all other equipment connections rather than do it twice. This can save considerable time, money and effort for your project.

If existing equipment is being relocated, this is the ideal time to replace defective parts, gasketing, and old or worn items. Involving the factory is a big plus, and you might even be able to have the manufacturer agree to extend their warranty.

Packaging of equipment is very important. The manufacturer must dis-assemble equipment and package allparts properly, clearly identifying each for re-assembly at the new location. If equipment is to be shipped by sea or air, proper packaging is necessary to prevention moisture intrusion, which is a concern that is more common than you might think. All fluids, media and product materials must be removed immediately after factory testing is complete before equipment is shipped. A quality contractor can ensure that all of these important steps are taken.

We recommend that, when dealing with large, complex equipment, customers should have a factory-trained tech provide basic consultation on how the equipment was packaged, how it should be assembled, and whether there are any specific steps that should be taken during or following assembly. Also, manufacturers sometimes require a factory tech to witness and document certain steps during assembly. Though factoryconsultation might add to your project costs, it is money well spent. Having to take equipment apart later because something simple was missed at assembly can be an expensive show-stopper.

If you have chosen wisely, your contractor will do far more than just rigging your equipment into place when it arrives on site. Whether installing new or relocating existing equipment, they should be fully knowledgeable on every project detail, asking all the right questions, and can assemble all of your systems – piping, electrical, controls, compressed air, nitrogen, hydraulics, etc. – to startup readiness.

Make sure your contractor has plenty of related experience, with expert mechanics and millwrights, and can guide you through the complex process from start to finish. Whether you are installing pharmaceutical modules, lyophilizers, equipment trains, tanks, generators, chillers, boilers, green technology, or even a large piece of art, your contractor should be your quality partner for success.